Tekna has booked orders worth CAD 1.2 million for Ti64 titanium powder from a large US contract manufacturer of medical implants. Delivery is planned across 2027. The powder is graded for laser powder bed fusion, showing continued demand for qualified metal feedstock in medical additive manufacturing.
Key facts
Order value: CAD 1.2 million for Ti64 titanium powder
Customer: major US contract manufacturer of medical implants
Deliveries expected throughout 2027
Tekna recently renewed its ISO 13485:2016 certification
Context LPBF (laser powder bed fusion) melts thin layers of metal powder with a laser to build dense, complex parts.
What was ordered?
The orders cover Ti64 titanium alloy powder sized for laser powder bed fusion. The buyer is a major US contract manufacturer of medical implants, which the company does not name. Deliveries are expected over the course of 2027.
Why does quality certification matter here?
Medical device supply chains usually expect suppliers to run certified quality systems. Tekna's Materials business area recently renewed its ISO 13485:2016 certification, which covers design and manufacture of medical devices. CEO Claude Jean said the orders confirm demand for the firm's powders in medical use. Tekna reports its third quarter results on 5 November 2026.
What it means
For implant makers and their powder buyers, the order shows how medical AM feedstock is bought: a certified supplier, a fixed alloy and delivery planned a year ahead. Smaller European firms entering medical work should expect powder suppliers to be asked for ISO 13485 evidence and stable lot-to-lot quality. The order is modest in value and no price per kilogram is given, so it says little about powder costs.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Tekna order worth?
The orders total CAD 1.2 million for Ti64 titanium powder, with delivery expected throughout 2027.
Who placed the order?
A major US-based contract manufacturer of medical implants. Tekna did not name the company.